SUNDAY 16TH JUNE 2019 | RIDERS’ NOTES

TWEEDSKINNY

SKINNYTWEED Riders’ Notes

Cycle Law Scotland Skinny Tweed

has been part of the TweedLove

Bike Festival since our first

festival in 2010. Covering a

distance of approximately 77km,

the route travels mainly over

quiet back roads and through

some beautiful Tweed Valley,

Midlothian and Scottish Borders

scenery. The ride starts and

finishes in the centre of Peebles.

Huge thanks to Cycle Law Scotland, who

specialise in representing cyclists who have

been injured in accidents through no fault

of their own.

RouteApprox. 77km

Total ascent 760m approx.

Strava course link:

https://www.strava.com/routes/12967730

WhenSunday 16th June 2019

WhereEvent start / finish and registration

Tweed Green,

Peebles,

EH45 8AP

After you pick up your number board, go

directly to the timing tent to pick up your timing

chip. Then you can get ready to go – head to the

start area, where riders will be started off in small

waves, every few minutes.

Event ScheduleRegistration Sunday 16 June 8.00 – 10.30

Timing card collection Sunday 16 June 8.00 – 10.30

Riders out from 9am–10.30am (latest)

SKINNYTWEED Riders’ Notes

RegistrationRegistration takes place at Event HQ in the event

village on Tweed Green in Peebles (EH45 8AP). At

registration you will receive your number board,

and timing cards can be collected from the timing

tent from 8am on Saturday 9 June.

Please remember that you must return your timing

card at the end of the event to get your time. If

you don’t hand it in you’ll be recorded as missing

and we’ll be trying to track you down to make

sure you’ve not fallen in a bush somewhere. And

any lost or damaged timing cards will be charged

at £30.00 per card.

Timing Results CategoriesThis is most definitely not a race, but all timing

results will be posted on the event website and on

the TweedLove facebook page shortly after the

event.

Timing card useYou must ‘dib’ your timing card at the start before

you set off from Event HQ, and also when you

return. Timing cards should be worn on your right

wrist, and although they do not actually need to

be inserted into the card readers, they do need to

be placed very near to the readers (within 4cm) –

the timing station will beep to confirm that it has

registered your time.

ParkingPlease note, there will be no parking available at Tweed

Green.

Car parking in Peebles – Edinburgh Road car park EH45

8AY, Kingsmeadows Road car park and Hay Lodge car

park are the advised parking for event entrants.

These are a short distance from the event village. There

is extensive free parking on many side streets around

town, but please park responsibly and courteously. Visit

http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/peebles_united_ki

ngdom/?ac=1&country=UK&lat=55.653071&lng=-

3.1936419999999544&ampl_devid=7426e5f7-7674-4776-

9f52-1d4c82c3e794 for info on lots of places to park in

Peebles.

Food and water on courseThe location of the feed station is highlighted on the

route map, in Temple Village Hall – about half way

round the route, and after you’ve done most of the

climbing. If you prefer not to stop for food - just turn

left before Temple (signposted), but make sure you

have enough provisions for the rest of the ride!

Feed station will have:

• Water

• High Five Zero

• High 5 energy products

• Cake

• Bananas

Please note, the route also passes cafes on

Innerleithen High St.

Food and water in the event village

There are all sorts of food, coffee and drink vendors

in the event village, and a bar.

Fresh drinking water will be available on site. Bike

wash available. Please use the litter bins provided.

Thanks.

ToiletsThere are public toilets at Kingsmeadows Car Park,

also on School Brae, next to the event village and at

the event village itself.

Mechanical supportThere will be a mechanic available at the start

area for last minute emergencies and at the

feed station in Temple for any help needed out

on course. There will also be riders sweeping

the course at the back of the riders if you need

assistance out on route.

First aidStatic first aid cover in the Event Village, with

first aiders in our on-course crew.

Event HQ contact

07496 871220

Nearest hospital clinic

Borders General Hospital

Melrose

Roxburghshire

TD6 9BS

Tel: 01896 826000

How to get herePeebles is about 23 miles south of Edinburgh.

It’s within easy reach of Edinburgh, Glasgow,

Newcastle, the Scottish central belt and the

north of England. The postcode for the event

village is EH45 8AP for sat navs.

Accommodation and local facilitiesPeebles is the hub of the event. Sitting on the banks

of the River Tweed in the heart of the Tweed Valley

it’s just 45 minutes from Edinburgh. Peebles is packed

with things to do, places to eat, and has several

supermarkets and bike shops to gather supplies.

Parking is available around town as shown on the

map.

Peebles Hydro Hotel are our official accommodation

partners

Rules and important infoSafety

• This event takes place on open roads. Beware of

traffic and please note the Highway Code must be

followed at all times. Ride in a courteous manner

for other road users.

• The course is marked out with yellow and black

arrows. Watch out for event signage on route, and

beware of any caution signs. Please also bear in

mind that there may be other hazards not signed, in

particular beware of uneven road surfaces and pot

holes.

• There will be marshals at key junctions and the

sweeper will always be behind the last rider.

• If you’re lost, call Event Control on 07496 871220

• Make sure you have sufficient food and drink,

clothes and bike spares (at least a spare tube and

tools to change it).

• Please check out the route map before

you set off to ensure you are familiar with

directions at junctions.

• Leave no litter.

• Ride to the road conditions – there are

sections with poor road surfacing - watch

out for hazards and take precautions based

on the weather conditions on the day of the

event

• Take care on the roads as, although quiet, the

traffic can travel fast at times.

Clothing and kitPlease make sure that you are well prepared.

You must have the following:

• Helmet (you will not be permitted to take

part in this event without a helmet). It must

be fastened at all times while riding.

• Mobile phone

• Suitable clothing for the weather

• Basic tools and ability to change inner tube

or fix a puncture.